Remembering Velvet Revolution
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The lowdown
Whatever Eva presents: Remembering Velvet Revolution
“Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred!”Václav Havel
Celebration of the 37 year anniversary of the non-violent revolution in Czechoslovakia in 1989. Celebrated at the Ochredfern/Nussinov Gallery during the Common Ground Exhibition.
The event will feature a talk about the Velvet revolution, along with music, poetry, and performance art. It will also include readings from the plays of Václav Havel, the playwright, author, poet, dissident and former president of Czechoslovakia.
It will conclude with an open mic session where attendees are welcome to share a speech, poem, or song about any revolution, political or social struggle, injustice, or themes of love and humanitarian causes.
Come and enjoy a fun interactive evening with your community.
Bring your own drinks, poems, music instruments and a positive attitude. There might even be a surprise for you.
Common Ground exhibition 10-29 November Opening 10 November 6pm Pleasance Ingle and Suzy Evans explore the landscape through their individual perspectives, discovering common ground where their visions intersect. Their works invite a dialogue between place, perception and expression, revealing both the contrasts and connections that shape their artistic practices. Common Ground - Suzy Evans and Pleasance Ingle.
Event Details: Tuesday the 17th of November 2026, 6 - 8.30PM
Ochredfern/Nussinov Gallery 56 Cope Street, Redfern, Gadigal NSW Eora, 2016info@ochredfern.com.au ABN:87 963 647 944 Follow us on INSTAGRAM Follow us on FACEBOOKWebsite: ochredfern.com.au +61 4040359300 Ochredfern wishes to acknowledge the Gadigal people's of the Eora Nation. the traditional owners on whose unceded lands, waters and skies we meet and share. We pay our respects to the Gadigal Elders, past, present and emerging, and celebrate the diversity, inclusivity and creativity of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
$15 Concession - $10 (Students/Low Income/Job Seekers/Seniors/Pensioners/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) BYO beverages Seating limited with plenty of standing room
Performers: Whatever Eva (poet/singer/performer/event organizer) Trevor Brown (musician/composer/director/producer) Simon Peart (performer/actor/musician) Ned Alphabet (musician/composer/writer/actor)
Where to rock up
Ochredfern/Nussinov Gallery, 56 Cope St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australia, Sydney
